New York bill A01429 aims to limit reversals of convictions for failure of prompt prosecution.

New York bill A01429 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new provision that prevents the reversal of a conviction for failure of prompt prosecution. This change applies when there is no violation of periods of limitations, speedy trial time periods, and no showing of material prejudice to the defendant resulting from unreasonable delay. The amendment takes effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.

New York bill A01429 aims to limit reversals of convictions for failure of prompt prosecution.

New York bill A01429 amends the criminal procedure law by adding a new provision that prevents the reversal of a conviction for failure of prompt prosecution. This change applies when there is no violation of periods of limitations, speedy trial time periods, and no showing of material prejudice to the defendant resulting from unreasonable delay. The amendment takes effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.